School of Information Technology Skool vir Inligtingtegnologie · 3. INF701 (Research methodology)...

School of Information Technology Skool vir Inligtingtegnologie Department of Informatics Departement Informatika Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Innovations 2019 Nagraadse Diploma in Digitale Innovasie 2019 Last Revision: 23 January 2019 © Copyright reserved

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL INNOVATIONS / NAGRAADSE DIPLOME

IN DIGITALE INNOVASIE (07220031

Digital Innovation) UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

2019: Program1

Table of Contents REGISTRATION INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 4

Study fees .................................................................................................................................................... 4

Administration Contacts ............................................................................................................................... 4

Deregister and/or adding of subjects ........................................................................................................... 5

GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. 5

PROGRAM INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................ 5

Admission requirements: ............................................................................................................................. 5

Modules ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

LECTURERS’ DETAILS ..................................................................................................................................... 6

MODULE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................. 7

INY 700: Information Communication 700 ................................................................................................... 7

INF 701 Research report 701 ........................................................................................................................ 7

INF 702 Research project 702 ....................................................................................................................... 8

INF 703 Human Computer Interaction 703 .................................................................................................. 8

INF 704 Electronic Commerce 704 ............................................................................................................... 8

INF 705 Managing projects and end users 705 ............................................................................................ 8

TIME TABLE ................................................................................................................................................... 9

First Semester 2019 ...................................................................................................................................... 9

1 Subject to change.

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Second semester 2019 ............................................................................................................................... 10

2019 – EXAM DATES AND VENUES ............................................................................................................. 11

PRESCRIBED BOOKS .................................................................................................................................... 12

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

After application have been approved and received an Official Admissions letter by e-mail (This letter will also be available on your Student Portal – Student Centre - Communication) www.up.ac.za/online-registration On-line contract will also be available on Student Portal (Student Portal – on-line contract “complete the form – down load – sign – and hand in the original at Client Service Centre or courier it to the University. Pay your registration fee – (Use your student nr as reference) After 24 hours it should be effective on the system. Processing your on-line registration on your student portal under registration. Registration, Financial Unsuitable, Hold, etc. problems please contact Faculty Administration

Study fees

The estimate fee for the PGD in DI for 2018 is between R32 660. More information on study fees can be found at https://www.up.ac.za/en/fees-and-funding/article/277386/tuition-fees-per-faculty Fees Requirements: Mr Frans Mothogoane – [email protected] Ms Komane Lehong – [email protected]

Administration Contacts

Administrative officer: MS LERATO KRAPPIE Office: EMS 1-5 FOYER Telephone 012 420 5387 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 012 420 3063 International queries & “hold”: Mrs Jenny Lambinon – [email protected] Mrs Wiida le Roux – [email protected]

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Deregister and/or adding of subjects

Deregister and/or adding of subjects must be done at Faculty. Please keep in mind that it must be done within 2 weeks after the semester had started. MS LERATO KRAPPIE Office: EMS 1-5 FOYER Telephone 012 420 5387 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 012 420 3063

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. All modules are presented by the Department of Informatics except INY 700 which is presented by the Department of Information Science. You will attend classes with BCom(Inf) honours and BIS honours students. Your modules are also part of these honours programmes but with different module codes.

2. Class attendance is compulsory. 3. INF701 (Research methodology) is a prerequisite (50% must be attained) for INF702

(Research paper). Both courses are compulsory. 4. Registration: Online only, from the 3rd of January 2019 5. Classes start on 01 February 2019. 6. Student contracts – Original document must be hand in at Client Services Centre or courier. 7. Enquiries: Mrs Rhona van der Merwe ([email protected] or 012 420-6321). Informatics.up.ac.za/postgrad 8. Each course carries 15 credits, with the exception being the research paper which carries 30

credits. Overall a minimum of 120 course credits must be obtained. The NQF rating for the PGD in DI is 8.

9. Please note that your semester mark may not be lower than 40% for you to be admitted to the exam. There is also a sub-minimum of 40% on the exam mark in order to pass. Your final mark should be at least 50% in order to pass the course. No supplementary exams or aegrotats will be granted.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Admission requirements:

A relevant bachelor’s degree and/or appropriate prior learning approved by the Head of the Department Informatics;

Basic computer literacy is a requirement; Access to the Internet; At least 60% average for the modules of the final year of the bachelor’s degree.


http://informatics.up.ac.za/postgrad

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The candidates are selected, subject to the provisions of General Regulation G.1.3. The Head of Department may set additional admission requirements. Only selected candidates will be allowed to register for the Postgraduate Diploma – Digital Innovations. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences reserves the right not to present the programme during a specific period or to limit the number of candidates admitted. A minimum of 120 credits must be obtained.

Modules

Module code Description Semester Corresponding module code in other degrees

INY 700 Information communication 700 1 INY 730 INF 700 Capita selecta (Disruptive

technologies) 700 2 INF 713

INF 701 Research Methodology 701 1 INF 714 INF 702 Research Paper 702 2 INF 780 INF 703 Human Computer Interaction

703 1 INF 790

INF 704 Electronic commerce 704 2 INF 782 INF 705 Managing projects and end users

705 2 INF 787

LECTURERS’ DETAILS

INY700 Information

communication 700 Ms Lisa Thompson [email protected] 0124203965

INF700 Capital Selecta - (Disruptive technologies)

Prof Aurona Gerber Dr Phil van Deventer

[email protected] [email protected]

01242059840124205219

INF701 Research Methodology Prof Carina de Villiers Prof Alta van der Merwe


01242037980124206653

INF702 Research Project

Prof Carina de Villiers Prof Alta van der Merwe Prof Machdel Matthee

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

0124203798 0124206653 0124203365

INF703 Human Computer Interaction

Dr Marie Hattingh Mr Jacques Brosens Mr Rendani Kruger

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

0124205322 0124203798 0124203798

INF704 Electronic commerce Dr Riana Steyn Mrs Komla Pillay


0124203341 0124205422

INF705 Managing projects and end users

Dr Lizette Weilbach Dr Funmi Adebesin


0124203376 0124205667










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MODULE DESCRIPTION

INY 700: Information Communication 700

Module Content This module exposes students to virtual environments, ranging from fully immersive virtual reality to online virtual worlds. Starting with the notion of reality and how it is simulated, students learn about hardware, software and human factors associated with the creation and exploration of virtual environments. Students are also exposed to VE platforms and techniques, which they use to create a virtual world. Informed by the participatory approach to communication this module reflects in depth on methods for the effective communication of information. In order to achieve this, the nature on information within the context on Information Science will be investigated. Thereafter, communication media will be identified and discussed and students will learn how to create a target audience profile to determine the appropriate media and content for the dissemination of information. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the communication of information will be investigated along with literacy and media literacy. The communication of information will form a central focus of this module. Therefore the role of traditional, interpersonal, as well as modern media will be addressed. The processes of creating meaningful and effective messages for the communication of information as well as intercultural communication will also be addressed. Contact time 1 lpw Academic organisation: Department of Information Science Period of presentation Semester 1 or Semester 2 Language of tuition: English Prerequisite: None CIP Code 44 CESM 060302

INF 701 Research report 701

Module Content This course explains different approaches that can be used for research in Informatics and gives practical advice with respect to carrying out limited research projects. It also assists students in selecting suitable research topics and writing research proposals in preparation for the research paper, which they will write in INF702. Contact time 1 lpw and 1 web based lecture per week Academic organisation: Department of Informatics Period of presentation Semester 1 Language of tuition: English Prerequisite: None

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CIP Code 44 CESM 060302

INF 702 Research project 702

Module Content A research paper on a topic from the field of Informatics. Module Credits 30 Contact time 1 lpw and 1 web based lecture per week Academic organisation: Department of Informatics Period of presentation Semester Two Language of tuition: English Prerequisite: INF 701 CIP Code 44

INF 703 Human Computer Interaction 703

Module Content: Dramatic advances in technology have revolutionized the way that people interact with computers. This course focuses on the design and evaluation of user interfaces. Discussions will include both traditional computer systems and web based systems. Contact time 1 lpw and 1 web based lecture per week Academic organisation: Department of Informatics Period of presentation Semester One Language of tuition: English Prerequisite: None CIP Code 44 CESM 060302

INF 704 Electronic Commerce 704

Module Content: The analysis of the management, innovation and information systems aspects of the use of e-business technology and strategies. Contact time 1 lpw and 1 web based lecture per week Academic organisation: Department of Informatics Period of presentation Semester Two Language of tuition: English Prerequisite: None CIP Code 44 CESM 060302

INF 705 Managing projects and end users 705

Module Content: Main emphasis will be on IS project management using a case study to get practical experience in project management. Contact time 1 lpw and 1 web based lecture per week

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Academic organisation: Department of Informatics Period of presentation Semester Two Language of tuition: English Prerequisite: None CIP Code 44 CESM 060302

TIME TABLE

First Semester 2019

Note that INY 700 is presented by Department of Information Science. The lectures for this module will be on Thursday afternoons but the time and dates will be announced later. DATES 2019 FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME VENUE

MEETING 1

Fr 1 Febr 11:15-12:45 INF701 Research Methodology IT Building 2-27

Fr 1 Febr 15:15-16:45 INF703 HCI IT Building 2-27

MEETING 2

Fr 15 Feb 11:15-12:45 INF701 Research Methodology IT Building 2-27

Fr 15 Feb 15:15-16:45 INF703 HCI IT Building 2-27

MEETING 3

Fr 1 Mar 11:15-12:45 INF701 Research Methodology IT Building 2-27

Fr 1 Mar 15:15-16:45 INF703 HCI IT Building 2-27

MEETING 4

Fr 15Mar 11:15-12:45 INF701 Research Methodology Sanlam Auditorium

Fr 15 Mar 15:15-16:45 INF703 HCI Sanlam Auditorium

MEETING 5

Fr 5 Apr 11:15 – 12:45 INF701 Research Methodology IT Building 2-27

Fr 5 Apr 15:15-16:45 INF703 HCI IT Building 2-27

INDUSTRY MEETING

Fr 12 Apr 07:30 -17:00 COMPULSORY IT Building 2-27

MEETING 6

Fr 3 May 11:15-12:45 INF701 Research Methodology IT Building 2-27

Fr 3 May 15:15 – 16:45 INF703 HCI IT Building 2-27

MEETING 7


Fr 17 May 15:15-16:45 INF703 HCI IT Building 2-27

MEETING 8


Fr 24 May 15:15-16:45 INF703 HCI IT Building 2-27

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Second semester 2019

Note that there are no lectures for INF780 but you need to schedule meetings with your appointed supervisor.

DATES 2019 SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME VENUE

MEETING 1

Fr 12 Jul 07:45-09:15 INF700 Disruptive Technologies IT Building 2-27

Fr 12 Jul 09:30-11:00 INF704 E-Commerce IT Building 2-27

Fr 12 Jul 11:15-12-45 INF705 Managing end-user & Projects IT Building 2-27

LUNCH HOUR 12:45-13:30

Fr 12 Jul 15:15-16:45 INF702 Research project IT Building 2-27

MEETING 2

Fr 26 Jul 07:45-09:15 INF700 Disruptive Technologies IT Building 2-27

Fr 26 Jul 09:30-11:00 INF704 E-Commerce IT Building 2-27

Fr 26 Jul 11:15-12-45 INF705 Managing end-user & Projects IT Building 2-27


Fr 26 Jul 13:30-15:00 INF705 Managing end-user & Projects IT Building 2-27

Fr 26 Jul 15:15 – 16:45 INF702 Research project IT Building 2-27

MEETING 3

Fr 2 Aug 07:45-09:15 INF700 Disruptive Technologies IT Building 2-27

Fr 2 Aug 09:30-11:00 INF704 E-Commerce IT Building 2-27

Fr 2 Aug 11:15-12-45 INF705 Managing end-user & Projects IT Building 2-27


Fr 2 Aug 15:15-16:45 INF702 Research project IT Building 2-27

MEETING 4 IT Building 2-27


Fr 16 Aug 09:30-11:00 INF704 E-Commerce



Fr 16 Aug 13:30-15:00 INF705 Managing end-user & Projects IT Building 2-27


MEETING 5


Fr 30 Aug 09:30-11:00 INF704 E-Commerce IT Building 2-27




MEETING 6

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Fr 6 Sept 07:45-09:15 INF700 Disruptive Technologies IT Building 2-27

Fr 6 Sept 09:30-11:00 INF704 E-Commerce IT Building 2-27

Fr 6 Sept 11:15-12:45 INF705 Managing end-user & Projects IT Building 2-27


Fr 6 Sept 15:15-16:45 INF702 Research project IT Building 2-27

MEETING 7

Fr 4 Oct 07:45-09:15 INF700 Disruptive Technologies IT Building 2-27

Fr 4 Oct 09:30-11:00 INF704 E-Commerce IT Building 2-27

Fr 4 Oct 11:15-12:45 INF705 Managing end-user & Projects IT Building 2-27


Fr 4 Oct 15:15-16:45 INF702 Research project IT Building 2-27

MEETING 8

Fr 18 Oct 07:45-09:15 INF700 Disruptive Technologies IT Building 2-27

Fr 18 Oct 09:30-11:00 INF704 E-Commerce IT Building 2-27

Fr 18 Oct 11:15-12:45 INF705 Managing end-user & Projects IT Building 2-27


Fr 18 Oct 15:15-16:45 INF702 Research project IT Building 2-27

2019 – EXAM DATES AND VENUES

INY 700 Information Communication

To be arranged by Department of Information Science

INF700 Capita Selecta (Disruptive technologies)

Friday, 8 November 2019 14:00-17:00 CBT Lab

INF701 Research Methodology Friday, 31 May 2019 14:00-17:00 CBT Lab

INF702 Research Paper Friday, 1 November 2019 No late submission will be accepted

12:00 Dept.

INF703 Human Computer Interaction

Friday,7 June 2019 14:00-17:00 CBT Lab

INF704 Electronic Commerce Tuesday, 12 November 2019 14:00-17:00 CBT Lab

INF705 Managing end users & projects

Tuesday, 19 November 2019 14:00-17:00 CBT Lab

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PRESCRIBED BOOKS

Subject Prescribed/Recommended ISBN Title Authors

INF700 Prescribed 9780273752011 E-Business and E-Commerce Management

Chaffey Dave

INF701 Prescribed 9781412902243 Researching Information Systems and Computing

Oates, Briony J

INF705 Prescribed 9781133627227 Information Technology Project Management

Schwalbe, Kathy

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FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

COVER PAGE

Surname / Van

Initials / Voorletters

Student Number / Studentenommer

Module Code / Modulekode

INF :

Assignment number / Opdrag nommer

Name of Lecturer / Naam van Dosent

Date of Submission / Datum ingehandig

Declaration / Verklaring: I declare that this assignment, submitted by me, is my own work and that I have referenced all the sources that I have used. / Ek verklaar dat hierdie opdrag wat deur my ingehandig word, my eie werk is en dat ek na al die bronne wat ek gebruik het, verwys het.

Signature of Student / Handtekening van student

MARK / PUNT

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FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

GROUP ASSIGNMENT COVER PAGE

GROEPSOPDRAG VOORBLAD

Student Number / Studentenommer Surname / Van Initials / Voorletters

Module Code / Modulekode

INF :

Assignment number / Opdragnommer

Date of Submission / Datum van Inhandiging

Name of Lecturer / Naam van Dosent

Declaration / Verklaring: I declare that this assignment, submitted by us, is our own work and that we have referenced all the sources that we have used. / Ek verklaar dat hierdie opdrag wat deur die groep ingehandig word, die groep se eie werk is en dat ons na al die bronne wat ons gebruik het, verwys het.

Signature of Leader / Handtekening van Leier

MARK / PUNT

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